Current Date And Time In María Elena, Chile
Friday, 14 August 2026
04:09:48 CLT
State: Antofagasta
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 7,530
District: Provincia de Tocopilla
Find cities, states and countries closest to María Elena in Antofagasta, Chile with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around María Elena.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for María Elena from our regional database:
| State / Region | Antofagasta |
| District | Provincia de Tocopilla |
| Total Population | 7,530 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -22.3445° N |
| Center Longitude | -69.6618° E |
| Elevation | 1,258 m (4,127 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Population Rank in Antofagasta | #7 of 10 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abapó Viejo | 471 | 758 | 409 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Abra Pampa | 254 | 409 | 221 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Achacachi | 440 | 708 | 382 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Achocalla | 411 | 661 | 357 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Acora | 440 | 708 | 382 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Aguilares | 433 | 697 | 376 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aimogasta | 465 | 748 | 404 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Aiquile | 408 | 656 | 354 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Alderetes | 420 | 675 | 364 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Alto Hospicio | 146 | 235 | 127 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Anapia | 420 | 676 | 365 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Andalgalá | 418 | 673 | 363 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Andamarca | 283 | 455 | 246 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Antofagasta | 102 | 164 | 88 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Antofagasta de la Sierra | 293 | 472 | 255 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Antofagasta (home state of María Elena), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Arica y Parinacota Region | 354 | 570 | 308 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Atacama | 271 | 437 | 236 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Catamarca | 439 | 707 | 381 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Jujuy | 273 | 439 | 237 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| La Rioja | 454 | 731 | 394 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Oruro | 447 | 719 | 388 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Potosí Department | 302 | 485 | 262 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Salta | 323 | 520 | 280 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Tacna | 390 | 628 | 339 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Tarapacá | 264 | 424 | 229 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Chile, with aerial distance and compass direction from María Elena's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Argentina | 476 | 766 | 413 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bolivia | 1,426 | 2,295 | 1,238 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Falkland Islands | 1,261 | 2,030 | 1,095 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Paraguay | 1,153 | 1,855 | 1,001 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Uruguay | 927 | 1,493 | 805 | East (E) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to María Elena. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Antofagasta, Chile.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| María Elena (You) | Antofagasta | 7,530 | — | — |
| Tocopilla | Antofagasta | 25,400 | 61.9 | WNW |
| Sierra Gorda | Antofagasta | 1,069 | 70.1 | SSE |
| Calama | Antofagasta | 166,334 | 76.9 | E |
| Baquedano | Antofagasta | 858 | 111.5 | S |
| Mejillones | Antofagasta | 14,084 | 116.4 | SW |
| San Pedro de Atacama | Antofagasta | 10,960 | 162.6 | ESE |
| Antofagasta | Antofagasta | 401,096 | 163.6 | SSW |
| Chanavayita | Tarapacá | 603 | 190.3 | NNW |
| Ollagüe | Antofagasta | 199 | 191.4 | NE |
| Matilla | Tarapacá | 583 | 205.9 | N |
How does María Elena rank within Antofagasta? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where María Elena appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 401,096 |
| Calama | 166,334 |
| Tocopilla | 25,400 |
| Mejillones | 14,084 |
| Taltal | 11,132 |
| San Pedro de Atacama | 10,960 |
| María Elena ⭐ | 7,530 |
| Sierra Gorda | 1,069 |
| Baquedano | 858 |
| Ollagüe | 199 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 56.12 |
| Calama | 34.38 |
| Tocopilla | 7.95 |
| San Pedro de Atacama | 2.31 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 7,147.11 |
| Calama | 4,838.10 |
| San Pedro de Atacama | 4,744.59 |
| Tocopilla | 3,194.97 |
El Loa Airport IATA: CJC 80 km (50 mi) from María Elena |
María Elena sits inside Antofagasta, Chile and ranks #7 of 10 cities in Antofagasta by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to María Elena and the countries closest to María Elena by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Chile. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from María Elena, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around María Elena at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Antofagasta, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from María Elena — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To María Elena table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Antofagasta by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of María Elena and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the María Elena map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from María Elena will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from María Elena to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of María Elena. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Antofagasta city rankings above to size up each candidate.
María Elena ranks #7 of 10 cities in Antofagasta by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to María Elena is El Loa Airport (CJC), about 80 km (50 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.